Subtract 6/18 from 3/15
3/15 - 6/18 is -2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
3/15 = 3 × 6/15 × 6 = 18/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
6/18 = 6 × 5/18 × 5 = 30/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/90 - 30/90 = 18 - 30/90 = -12/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15
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